Vitalized Agriculture Course to Start in Polk County Rural Schools
Polk County is among five counties trialing a new agriculture course in rural schools this year. The program, led by Prof. N. W. Gains with county officials, aims to train 22 teachers through a two week summer institute. Monthly lectures will cover crops live stock poultry home economics and practical farm math linking with algebra geometry and trig to solve real farm problems.
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Polk County
Jefferson
N. W Gains
State Farm
Obituary for Frank A. Johnson a Swedish born early Osceola settler
Frank A Johnson born in Sweden in 1850 came to the United States at age 20 married Lena Melin in 1876. They lived in Polk county Nebraska near Osceola then moved to Osceola in 1908. He died Aug 17 after a period of illness. Survived by his widow, two biological children, two adopted children, eight grandchildren. Funeral held from home with Rev Primrose of Spalding Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers named Al Zang E R Ware W O Clark Spencer Query John Nelson Andrew Hanson.
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Frank ‘A. Johnson
Sweden
Lena Melin
Moline
Nebraska
Polk County
Osceola
Johnson
York
Earth
Primrose
Presbyterian Church
Spalding
G. M. Morgan
Fred L. Johnson
Watkins
Colo
Harry Johnson
Shickley
Nebr
Steve Brown
Aurora
Frank Johnson
al Zang
E. R. Ware
W. O. Clark
Spencer Query
John Nelson
Andrew Hanson
Community Chorus Plans Rehearsals Ahead of County Fair
Arrangements are under way for the Community Chorus to resume practice ahead of the County Fair from September 26 to 29. Prof J A Parks of York, who has led the chorus, can attend only three rehearsals on August 28 and September 4 and 11, suggesting a minimum of four rehearsals needed. Local committees and the fair association coordinate details to finalize the program.
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J. A. Parks
York
The
Fair Association
Senate passes tariff measure in 1922 act vote
The Senate approved the tariff act of 1922 by a 48 to 25 vote after four months of debate and sent it to conference. Senator Borah was the lone Republican opposed. three Democrats supported it. Leaders weigh adjournment and final action to December. President Harding may sign after fact finding on coal industry.
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Senate
Senator Borah
Idaho
Brousard
Kendrick
Ransdell
House
Congress
Apublican
Mondell
Harding
Osceola Opens School Year with Planned Programs
Osceola schools begin September 4 1922 23 with freshmen sophomores registering August 31 and September 1. The board emphasizes a sound education policy including qualified teachers defined supervision, a conference room for subject help a reading course to guide career choices, a single activity chairman a point system and a trimmed program to serve the whole community plus a motto no leftovers and economy.
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Osceola
Board of Education
Board of Education and Administration
Mrs. Carson Dies. Pioneer of Polk County Remembered
Mrs. Helen Hopkins Carson, born August 1 1838 in Whiteside County Illinois, died August 20 1922 in Denver Colorado after a stroke. She and husband William H Carson settled in Polk County in 1872, later living in Osceola and Denver, survived by three sons Charlie Bert John and daughter Hattie Comegys, ten granddaughters six grandsons and six great grandchildren. funeral held August 22 at the M E Church in Osceola with Rev Hull officiating.
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Wm. H. Carson
C. W. Comegys
Denver
Osceola
Helen Hopkins
Whiteside County
Ill
William H. Carson
Chas. A
North Platte
Bert H
Portland
Oregon
John J
Hattie R. Comegys
Colo
Mother Carson
Father Carson
M. E
M. BE
Hull
Albert B Lind Dies at Stromsburg Home
Albert B Lind died at his Stromsburg home after an illness. The obituary notes his death and gives basic biographical details.
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Albert Benjamin Lind
Albert B. Lind
Stromsburg Ag An
Fire destroys Shelby bakery causing six thousand dollar loss
A $6,000 fire at Alert Colson bakery in Shelby early Tuesday nearly destroyed the building and stock. Insurance covers about $3,000. nearby buildings including the Wilson pool hall and Shelby State Bank front faced damage from heat and fallen glass. Fire origin is undetermined with theories of a ground floor start from a dropped cigarette or cigar. Osceola fire crew alerted, but not needed. rain and slick roads caused minor incidents among responders.
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Alert Colson
Shelby
Shelby State Bank
Osceola
Teir
Buick
George Carson
Jack Smith
Carson
Wagner studio makes radium flash pictures in state
The Wagner Studio claims to have produced the first radium based flash photographs in the state. Mr Wagner describes experimental use of a small radium amount bought recently. Exposures are on display in his window and he notes the material was powerful enough to require reduction for handling.
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Wagner
American Legion to Present War Film at Osceola
The Osceola American Legion post schedules the screening of Flashes of Action at Osceola Auditorium on Thursday August 31. The U S Army Photographic Section supplied the film highlighting action overseas with all horror scenes removed for educational value. It features one hundred thousand American soldiers in France and includes scenes such as Embarking for the great Adventure Periscope on port bow and Over the Top through wire and shells.
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American Legion
Osceola Auditorium
United States Army
France
Soag
58Th
89th Division to Hold Reunion at Omaha
The second annual reunion of the 89th Division will be held in Omaha from Sept 20 to 22 during the Ak-Sar-Ben fall festival. Five to six thousand veterans are expected. F C Malm is committee chair. General Leonard Wood trained the unit which served in the St Mihiel and Argonne Meuse offensives.
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Amercan
Omaha
Ak-Sar-Ben
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Camp Funston
Leonard Wood
St. Mihiel
Argonne-Meuse
Local people in program at Wahoo convention
Stromsburg District furnished the program for one day at the Luther League convention in Wahoo last week. The district includes Stromsburg York Swede Home and Osceola. Performances featured vocal solo by Miss Nuquist York piano duet by the Fredrickson sisters Swede Home vocal trio by Nuquist Peterson and Fernandez and a 60 voice union chorus cantata From Cross to Crown. Attendees from the area included many local residents and families.
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Stromsburg
Wahoo
Stomsburg
York
Miss Nuquist
Miss Peterson
Miss Fernandez
Osceola
Union Chorus
Hilda Nelson
David
Edna
Ellen
Branting
Genevieve
Sarah Fredrickson
Mildred Anderson
Signe Samuelson
Gilbert Johnson
Philip
N. L. Nelson
Vernon Serening
Philip Youngquist
John G. Carlson
Arthur Eckstrom
Ellen Sandine
F. E. Johnson
A. Serenius
Arthur Johnson
O. F. Branting
C. H. Anderson
The Church Victorious Through Love Masque at Church
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church presents a Sunday night masque titled The Church Victorious Through Love. Characters include the Church Angel Love Opportunity Faith Spirit of Music Knowledge Wealth Eloquence Self-Sacrifice War Famine Disease Death and national representatives. A silver collection supports the society’s work.
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Women’s Home Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Farmers hold two county picnics today
Two large farm picnics are scheduled in the county at Polk and Swede Home. Both events feature sports programs, entertainment, and instructive numbers with W. F. Dale of University Place as the speaker.
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Polk
W.F. Dale
University Place
Flirting With N P Organizers At Grand Island Convention
Lincoln observers anticipate absorption of the third party by the Nonpartisan League after the Grand Island convention Friday. Omaha labor leaders who seized part of the third party in Lincoln last week aim to press the league for support. The league plans to endorse candidates regardless of third party moves. A free barbecue follows with A C Townley and endorsed candidates speaking. The New State claims league endorsement equals about 50 000 votes.
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Lincoln
Nonpartisan League
Grand Island
Omaha
League
A. C. Townley
New State
Flashes of Action World War reels shown by Legion
U S Army official pictures depicting embarkation and fighting in France plus two Navy action reels. Shown at the Auditorium under American Legion auspices in Superior Nebraska. Screenings Thursday night August first. Proceeds benefit local Legion activities.
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U. S. Army
United States Army
France
Navy
U. S. Signal Corps
Nebr
American Legion
Arer
Pershing's Sisters Visit Osceola
Mrs. D. M. Butler and Miss Pershing from Lincoln visit Osceola to reconnect with old acquaintances and tour the city. Mrs. Butler, widow of D. M. Butler, former Osceola Record publisher, now runs the Legal News in Lincoln. The group called on Judge Campbell and Dr. Shaw.
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D. M. Butler
Mr. Pershing
Mr. Butler
County Agent Keeps Busy Visiting Farmers and Fairs
County Agent Sheldon has a packed week visiting Polk county farmers to collect crop cost data for a government survey. He judged stock at Grand Island with youth club members and pig club leaders, then toured stock farms in York and Hamilton counties. Today he attends two large farmers picnics at Swede Home and Polk with speaker W F Dale from University Place.
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Sheldon
W. H. Perrin
Polk County
Government Agricultural Department
Grand Island
Kenneth Nelson
Ivan Sundberg
Ansel Fredrickson
Champion
S. H.S. Aggie Pig Club
C. H. Powell
Gand Island
York
Hamilton
W. F. Dale
University Place
Polk
Mr. Dale
Raid on Chicago Office Probes Michigan Central Wreck
Chicago authorities raid the office of labor editor William Z Foster tied to the Gary Indiana wreck of the Michigan Central’s express train. Investigators seize propaganda and list radicals linked to planned shopmen strikes while questioning suspected agitators.
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Chicago
Michigan Central
Gary
Ind
William Z. Foster
Colorado
Foster
Trades Union Educational League
Ioday
Polk Birthday Party Promises Busy City Celebration
Polk’s 16th annual birthday observance unfolds next Tuesday August 29 with a full program. Bands concerts ball games parades speeches Jubilee Singers and chautauqua tent performances plus a free picture show and a dance offer entertainment for visitors and residents.
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Chautauqua
Ball Grounds
Polk Vs
Silver Creek
Jubilee Singers
Polk
Willing Workers Sewing Club
Who's Who in Polk County List Issued
A new volume of Who's Who in America includes 24 278 names split between those granted by position and those earned by achievement. Among Nebraskans 202 are listed and one Polk county resident Charles Hi Morrill of Stromebure is noted.
President Harding vows government by law to end strikes
In a joint session Harding pledges to sustain government by law amid rail and coal strikes. He calls for a national coal agency and a production inquiry while promising to prosecute conspiracies and protect workers and aliens where state court failure occurs. Congress lauds the address amid some Democratic criticism.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
House
Herrin
Ill
Illinois
Congress
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Echow
Frank A. Johnson
Banner
Colson Bakery
Am. Legion
N.P
Pershing
Polk Boosters
Pres. Harding
Nation
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